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AIBF Business Talk is an original podcast brought to you by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. In each episode we talk to innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders to bring you practical lessons and actionable insights that you can apply to your business and in your daily life.
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Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Marketing can be a scary word for many entrepreneurs and business leaders - particularly those with small or new businesses.
That’s why Lynda Bolger of Flag Lane Marketing developed an easy to follow marketing framework to help her clients connect with their audience, influence them and subsequently grow in sales.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Lynda shared with Elaine her top marketing tips for SMEs and their leaders who are operating on a tight budget.
Having worked with a diverse range of businesses - Lynda understands the needs of the SME.
She understands what drives them, challenges them and best of all, how she can partner with them to produce amazing marketing results.
The AIBF would like to thank Lynda for sharing her valuable tips and advice with our listeners.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Kevin Grant is the Director of The Green Office, a second generation family run business specialising in sustainable office supplies for businesses.
The Green Office help their customers to make more environmentally conscious choices when they are buying their business and office supplies.
The Grants have been in the business for almost 30 years and run an ethical company that puts their customers' needs front and centre.
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine sat down with Kevin to discover what simple changes your business can make to become more environmentally friendly.
Tune in to discover Kevin’s list of the everyday office products that have sustainable - and often cheaper - alternatives.
The Green Office recently achieved Business All-Star accreditation for the third year in a row in recognition of its impact on sustainability in the office supplies sector. The Green Office deliver to businesses of all sizes and home users nationwide and their full range can be seen on www.greenoffice.ie.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Danielle McSorley is the Founder and Managing Director of DMC Consultancy - an award-winning Digital Marketing Company that specialises in Bespoke Build Website & App Development and Social Media Management.
Danielle has vast knowledge and experience in the running of many businesses in many different sectors, from start-up companies to well-established firms.
She provides one on one consultations with start-ups, empowering clients to get their business on the right track, covering everything from business plans and projections to website development and digital marketing.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Danielle shared her smart marketing tips for SMEs with Elaine.
Danielle has been recognised as a Master Practitioner by the All-Ireland Business Foundation thanks to her continued growth & development in the field of entrepreneurship.
She is a trusted source who moves and inspires people with innovative ideas, she turns ideas into reality and knows and shows how to replicate her success.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Krystle Foley is the founder of Fusion Digital, a talented team of designers, programmers, marketing, and strategic specialists.
Fusion’s vision is to help you to promote your brand and beat the competition.
Their focused approach is based on delivering results through innovative, long-term strategies to achieve growth and success for you and for your business.
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with Fusion Founder Krystle Foley to learn how she helps her clients to grow and promote their business effectively.
Krystle has been recognised as Master Practitioner in Digital Strategy by the AIBF due to her continued growth & contribution to the industry.
Krystle is a trusted source who moves and inspires people with innovative ideas, she turns ideas into reality and knows and shows how to replicate her success.
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Aidan McCarthy is the founder of SmartBiz, an Irish print management company who have emerged as a leading light in the Managed Print and Office Technology sectors.
The company specialises in the design, instalation, management and servicing of a full range of print related hardware & software.
Alan established the business almost 20 years ago, but regrets not setting up even sooner...
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk he tells our host Elaine Carroll exactly why. He also drops some wonderful pearls of wisdom for budding entrepreneurs.
SmartBiz has achieved three consecutive Business All-Star Accreditations in recognition of their contribution to quality and standards in the Managed Print and Office Technology sectors.
The business has also been recognised for its conduct in the areas of trust, performance and customer-centricity.
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Ronan Galvin the founder of the iconic Creamery Cafe situated opposite the scenic promenade in Salthill, Co. Galway.
Over the past 18 years, Ronan has built the cafe into a thriving business, which he operates alongside numerous restaurants and mobile catering operations in other areas of Galway.
Through his vast experience in the catering and hospitality industry, Ronan has developed a keen understanding of the building blocks for success.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine unearths Ronan’s insights on how to generate confidence and conviction in business.
The Creamery Cafe has achieved two consecutive Business All-Star Accreditations in recognition of its contribution to quality and standards in the hospitality industry.
The business has also been recognised for its conduct in the areas of trust, performance and customer-centricity.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Jeanette Delahunty is the founder of TSK Academy Ltd, an innovative service that improves the lives of neurodiverse individuals through the delivery of training programmes for frontline workers.
TSK’s training programmes have helped hundreds of Special Needs Assistants, Teachers, Foster Carers, and other professionals to understand complex needs and to develop strategies to manage distressing behaviours.
The innovative company also offers neurodiversity consultancy and supports organisational change to become inclusive in their hiring processes and workplace cultures to accept, acknowledge and embrace neurodiverse individuals into their organisation.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to Jeanette Delahunty about the story behind her brilliant business.
TSK Academy Ltd has achieved two consecutive Business All-Star Accreditations and Jeanette has recently been recognised as an All-Star Master Practitioner.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Vending-Machines.ie is a market leading vending operator that serves a huge customer base in every corner of the island of Ireland.
The business specialise in providing indoor and outdoor vending solutions to a large range of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, transport, etc.
Social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of the company and Vending-Machines.ie donate a significant proportion of its sales to the Ronald McDonald House and have committed to plant trees in Kenya and Italy to offset their carbon footprint.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to Alf & Omar of Vending-Machines.ie who offered their advice for young people at the beginning of their careers, as well as the values and energy that drives their successful business.
Vending-Machines.ie have achieved two consecutive Business All-Star Accreditations and have recently named All-Star Vending Machine Company Of The Year.
This prestigious accolade comes in recognition of their conduct in the area of trust, performance and customer-centricity.
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
The rewards for Irish Businesses who dare to expand their operations internationally are huge, says Kieron Swords.
Kieron is the CEO of Dynamic Innovations, the supply chain alliance specialist for complex parts, assemblies and turnkey equipment.
He is an expert in precision sourcing and has developed cultivating real partnerships between talented manufacturers and OEMs for complex parts and electrical and mechanical assemblies.
With 38 years of experience in manufacturing and international business development, Dynamic Innovations is also a leading provider of tailored and integrated mentorship services that help companies achieve real business expansion.
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Kieron spoke to Elaine about the benefits of developing a global outlook and offered his expert advice for entrepreneurs targeting international expansion.
Kieron has been recognised by the All-Ireland Business Foundation as a Thought Leader in Global Business Development.
He joins a prestigious group of individuals who are accredited thought leaders in their fields of work by the AIBF.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
O’Donnell Furniture Makers are specialists in the manufacture of bespoke hotel bedroom furniture.
The Skibbereen based family business has grown into a global organisation serving high profile clients in the UK and European Market.
Most of the company’s business comes from repeat customers and word of mouth recommendations from satisfied clients.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to Katherine O’Sullivan and Aodh O’Donnell who revealed the secret behind their success and offered advice on how businesses can achieve consistent organic growth.
The tradition of furniture manufacture in the O’Donnell family is now in its fourth generation and their company has been named All-Ireland All-Star Family Run Business Of The Year 2022 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
This strong family heritage of success means that the O’Donnells are perfectly positioned to offer advice for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to build their brand organically.